Putin, Pashinyan discuss challenging issues in bilateral relations

ArmInfo.  Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the outcomes of the  May 29  Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Summit in Astana. According to the  Kremlin press service, Putin also extended his birthday  congratulations to Pashinyan during the call.

Meanwhile, according to the Armenian government press service, Putin  congratulated Pashinyan on his birthday and sent his best wishes.  Pashinyan, in turn, thanked the Russian president for the call and  congratulations. "The interlocutors also exchanged views on current  issues on the bilateral and multilateral agendas. The Armenian Prime  Minister thanked the Russian President for his balanced stance,  friendly tone, and support on several controversial issues. The two  sides agreed to continue their discussions at the next convenient  opportunity in a meeting format," the Armenian government's statement  reads.